Micheál Martin: Cork-Limerick motorway is 'an absolute imperative'

A Cork-Limerick motorway is “an absolute imperative” if Government wants to balance out the thriving Dublin economy and ensure the financial recovery spreads to all parts of the country.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin made the claim as he insisted the vital development must be considered a key priority by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Transport Minister Shane Ross.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Martin said it is “shocking” and “crazy” that the motorway between two of Ireland’s leading cities has been “moth-balled” — claiming Mr Varadkar was partially responsible for this while Transport Minister between 2011 and 2014.